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Twelve Important Wedding Checklists

Author: Mercus | Posted: 19.09.2008 | Views: 51

A wedding is an event that needs a very thorough checklist. The couple will benefit from being organized and detail oriented. There are many things that should be on a wedding checklist.

Items on a Wedding Checklist

1.) Wedding dresses are among the things that will need constant attention due to fittings and design. The bride's dress will need to be started several months before the wedding date to accommodate the wants of the bride. Traditionally, the dresses of the wedding party are supposed to complement that of the bride both in design and color.

Veils and bags that the bride or the attendants might use are usually included in the dresses' arrangements. Some couples coordinate their ring pillow with the cloth that is used for the bride's dress or the attendants' dresses. You can plan on the type of wedding hairdo you need when planning your dress.

2.) What kind of flowers to be used and their arrangements during the wedding and the reception are decisions that the couple usually makes with a little help from the florist. Usually, in season flowers are used but the couple can request for flowers to be flown in from somewhere else to suit their wants.

There are many floral arrangements in a wedding such as the brides' bouquet, corsages, attendants' bouquets (if they are to have one), headpieces, church arrangements, reception centerpieces, reception floral arrangements and more.

3.) Wedding invitations are important because these need to go out a few weeks before the wedding date. Included in the wedding invitations can be reply cards, reception cards and list of wedding entourage or a wedding program. Some couples may even give out an engagement announcement a few months prior to the wedding or when they decide to get married.

The wedding invitation usually sets the tone for the wedding. Formal weddings usually have formal looking invitations while some have themed invitations to go with their themed wedding. The couple has a choice of computer printing or handmade calligraphy for the addresses in the envelopes.

4.) Wedding jewelry is one thing that will also need the decision of the couple. Rings usually last a lifetime so the choice must be one that both bride and groom are happy with.

5.) Photographers and videographers are also two items on a wedding checklist that you need to be detailed with. Some couples prefer to hire a wedding photographer has an assistant photographer. This makes the picture coverage of the wedding more varied and extensive.

Go over the details with your photographer and videographer regarding what shots you would like to have. You can actually view some samples shots from his portfolio or bring samples of your own.

6.) Wedding backdrops and themes are often used by couples to enhance their wedding or to inject their personalities into their wedding. Themes will usually dictate the overall ambience of the wedding and the reception.

7.) The wedding cake is one of the more common icons in a wedding. The design of one is based on the preferences of the couple as well as the kind of cake is used. A wedding cake top is usually used for most cakes. The cake knife and server contribute to the wedding highlights of the feeding of the cake to each other by the bride and groom.

8.) The reception is one of the highlights of a wedding. The kind of food and drinks to be served in the reception needs to be taste tested by the couple before the wedding date to ensure that it agrees with them. The dinnerware and flatware to be used for the reception as well as the linens need to coordinate with the wedding theme if there is any. The caterer must also be aware of the number of guests to expect as well as the time that the wedding ceremony is estimated to finish.

9.) It is customary after the dinner to have dancing and entertainment. Most wedding receptions have a band or a DJ to entertain the guests and announce activities. A dance floor may be requested from the management of the venue where the reception is to be held as well as facilities for the music and the DJ or band.

10.) The legalities involved in a wedding is one of the necessary things that the couple must prepare before the wedding date. Registering for a wedding license as well as getting the necessary paperwork done (birth certificates etc) can take a long time so set aside some time for this way before the wedding date. Some churches co not accept reservations if the legalities are not completed.

11.) Security for both the church and reception venue is a must. This may be necessary for some high profile wedding where the guests list is checked against the arriving guests. Some wedding may even require the guests to bring the invitation itself or a card inserted into the invitation stating how many guests to expect.

12.) Valet parking is necessary to avoid guests from being late for the church wedding and the reception because they were looking for a parking space. Guests will appreciate this touch especially during the reception where there are more guests than those who come to the church.

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